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White Chicken Chili

Ingredients 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, peeled and diced 1 yellow pepper, seeded and chopped 1 tablespoon jalapeño chile, minced 1½ teaspoon ground cumin 1 can cream style corn 1 can mild or hot chilies, diced 2 cups whole milk 1 can navy beans, rinsed and drained 2 cups chicken breast,…

Turkey and Rice Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients ½ pound ground turkey 2-3 large red or green bell peppers ½ cup chopped yellow onion 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1½ cups cooked brown rice 1 can (15 ounces) organic tomato sauce 1 small can (8 ounces) diced tomatoes ¼ cup each of shredded cheddar and Parmesean cheeses 1 slice of provolone cheese…

Skirt Steak with Smoked Paprika Butter

Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 ½ teaspoons smoked sweet paprika 1 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Kosher Salt 2-3 pounds skirt steaks Vegetable oil, for rubbing Freshly ground pepper Directions Light a grill or heat a grill pan. In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Add the garlic and cook over…

Shrimp Scampi with Pepperocini and Garlic Olive Oil

Ingredients 1 pound large (16-20 count) shrimp, shelled* and de-veined Cooked, thin pasta of your choice, preferably angel hair or linguine 2 tablespoons spicy-flavored olive oil 2-3 tablespoons butter Salt 3-4 garlic cloves, slivered, or 1 Tbsp minced garlic ½ – 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (if spicy-flavored olive oil is not available) ½ cup…

Scallops & Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

Ingredients 6 fresh scallops 8 ounces baby spinach, washed, dried and stems removed 7 slices thick-cut bacon 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard Dash of salt Splash of red wine vinegar, if you have it 1 small shallot, sliced Goat cheese, for topping…

Risotto with Sausage, Mushrooms, & Mint

Ingredients 6 cups low-sodium chicken stock 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 yellow onion, finely chopped 1/2 lb. mild Italian sausage, ground 1/2 lb. white button mushrooms, brushed clean and sliced 2 cups medium-grain rice, such as Arborio 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup shelled peas, frozen Salt and…

Panko Chicken Paillard

Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup all-purpose flour2 eggs, whipped slightly with splash of milk 2 cups panko bread crumbs Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 lemons, halved 2 ounces shaved Parmesan Directions Begin by pounding out the chicken breast gently between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Pound as…

Lamb Kabobs with Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients Lamb Kabobs 2 lb. boneless American Lamb leg or shoulder, cut into 1-1 ½-inch cubes 24 grape of cherry tomatoes 1 large purple onion, sliced 3-4 large zucchini, cubed 6 garlic cloves, minced 1 bunch of fresh oregano A few sprigs of fresh rosemary 2 lemons, juiced 1 cup extra virgin olive oil kosher…

Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloins

Ingredients 4½ pounds pork tenderloin (about 4 tenderloins) Balsamic vinegar Extra virgin olive oil 6 garlic cloves, peeled Steak seasoning blend (or coarse salt and black pepper) 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves stripped 4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped Directions Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Trim fat off tenderloins. Place tenderloins on a cooking sheet…

Gorgonzola Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ¼ cup gorgonzola, crumbled 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced 2 tablespoons shallots, minced 1 garlic clove, minced Salt Fresh ground black pepper 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray an 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil. Using…